Tobias Hauke, world hockey player of the year, on creativity, opening up the game and Germany's rivals at World Cup 2014

Telegraph Sport spoke to Tobias Hauke on a range of subjects as Germany
attempt to win their third World Cup in 12 years.

On his FIH world player of the year award

“I didn’t expect it and I didn’t know I was in the squad. It was a big
surprise for me and I am very proud of it. But hockey is a team sport and
for me it’s more important to be successful with the team. We are all
working to be the best, but I want to win more titles like the World Cup."